MED 303 — Reproduction and Growth I

• Define and classify the organs of reproduction by function. not yet covered
• Describe the anatomical localization of the components not yet covered
• Describe their gross, microscopic and developmental anatomy and determine how the morphological information may be used to examine them clinically. not yet covered
• Describe the physiological changes at puberty and the mechanisms of these changes not yet covered
• Review the ovarian and uterine cycles and explain the endocrine control of the menstrual cycle and mention common abnormalities of menstruation not yet covered
• Describe the processes involved in coitus and the physiologic basis of contraception not yet covered
• Describe possible causes of male and female infertility not yet covered
• Review the processes of fertilization and implantation and describe the role of placenta in the maintenance of pregnancy not yet covered
• Describe pertinent aspects of fetal physiology not yet covered
• Describe the neural and hormonal mechanisms of lactation. not yet covered
• Describe the modulation of ovarian cycle by lactation. not yet covered
• Discuss the biochemical basis for disorders of Gonadal function and growth in humans. not yet covered
• Discuss psychological issues in sexuality and reproduction not yet covered

Developmental Anatomy

• DISCUSS the ORIGINS and development of structures forming the male and female organs of reproduction 19 questions
• Understand effects of hormones and growth factors on development of the reproductive system 10 questions

Development of the male and female gonads; congenital anomalies

• Discuss origins and development of Testis and Ovary 19 questions
• Discuss spermatogenesis, spermiogenesis, and oogenesis 18 questions

Histology

• Discuss the microscopic features and function of the MALE REPRODUCTIVE structures 16 questions
• Discuss the microscopic features and function of the FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE structures 16 questions
• KNOW the HORMONES and their EFFECTS on the cellular components 7 questions

Gross Anatomy

• Demonstrate pelvic skeletal support 17 questions
• Describe anatomical localization of reproductive components 19 questions
• Explain functional and applied anatomy of pelvic viscera 23 questions

Pelvic Walls

• DEMONSTRATE the approximate extent of iliac, ischial and pubic bones 13 questions
• IDENTIFY main parts of pelvic bones 20 questions
• EXPLAIN the structure and mechanism of function of the sacroiliac joints 15 questions
• DEFINE and DEMONSTRATE: True pelvis, False pelvis, Pelvic inlet, Pelvic outlet 13 questions
• At the end of this session, students should be able to demonstrate the main lines of force transmission in the pelvis and sacrum 7 questions

Perineum I - Ischiorectal Fossa and Anal Canal

• DESCRIBE the origin, course and distribution of the pudendal nerve 11 questions
• DESCRIBE the blood and nerve supply of the anal canal 14 questions
• At the end of this session, students should be able to DEFINE the anterior and posterior triangles of the perineum 15 questions
• At the end of this session, students should be able to DESCRIBE the cutaneous innervation of the perineum 11 questions

Physiology of Reproduction

• Discuss Male reproductive system and formation of the male gamete 21 questions
• Discuss Female reproductive system and formation of the female gamete 12 questions
• Discuss Physiological changes at puberty and the mechanisms of these changes 5 questions
• Discuss Ovarian and uterine cycles and endocrine control of the menstrual cycle 15 questions
• Discuss Processes involved in coitus and the physiologic basis of contraception 17 questions
• Discuss Possible causes of male and female infertility 13 questions
• Discuss The processes of fertilization and implantation 6 questions
• Discuss The role of placenta and it's hormones in the maintenance of pregnancy 12 questions
• Discuss Pertinent aspects of fetal physiology 5 questions
• Discuss The neural and hormonal mechanisms of lactation 10 questions

Male reproduction

• testosterone and its functions 8 questions
• gametogenesis 5 questions
• functions of accessory organs 17 questions

Chemical Pathology

• Understand the biochemical basis of growth and reproductive hormone production 20 questions
• Understand the biochemical basis of Gonadal disorders in humans 17 questions
• Understand biochemical changes associated with amenorrhea, PCOS, ovulation, puberty, and pregnancy 15 questions

Introduction to Human growth and reproductive hormones

• biochemical basis of growth and reproductive hormone production 21 questions
• target-organ response in humans 15 questions

Clinical Psychology

• Define and explain psychological and social issues that relate to the reproductive system 10 questions
• Identify all the systems that support the reproductive functions in humans 5 questions
• Differentiate between biological, social, and psychological readiness in the reproductive system 5 questions
• Explain human sexual behavior and motivation 7 questions